Hi from Northern VA

[TonyW 70]

Hi,

 

I figured it was about time i actually signed up / into the carver Site instead of lurking as a Guest.

 

I picked up a M500 late last year that I plan to use as for driving the front speakers in the surround setup I have in the living room.

 

Currently, the M500 is the only carver gear I have.

- In the early '90s, I had an MXR-6200 (that if I recall correctly was 100wpc) driving a pair Energy ESM-2 speakers.

 

As the M500 does not have a power switch, do people usually just leave them powered on all the time? or plug them in as/when needed? or use a switched power strip?

My other thought on this would be to use a 12v triggered relay so that device/receiver acting as as pre-amp is switched on, the M500 is also switched on.

 

- Tony

[madmike46 398]

Hi Tony, welcome to the site, Techs will be along to help soon.  Stick around and enjoy  the show.

[jazzman53 1,275]

Welcome Tony, 

You've come to the right place for all things Carver.   I don't own any M500's myself (dang, I wish) so I can't answer your question about the power switch.  I  have (3) TFM amps driving my system, all of which are turned on and off from a switched power strip.  Even though the three amps are powered from the same power strip, the amps' internal relays are never in sync-- so it doesn't cause a drop out when I turn on the power strip.  Anyway.... no problems with that setup.   

[kingman 662]

Hi Tony! I would not leave the M-500 on all the time, I’d use a power strip to turn on/off. My 2 cents.

[kve777 6,881]

Welcome, Tony! Don't leave your 500 on all the time. Either a relay or power strip will suffice. I manually turn my TFM-42 on/off every time I use it. No big deal. 

[Dnspy007 1,484]

Welcome to the site,  Tony       That's the way to start out, one piece at a time. Be aware,   OCCD sneaks up on everyone....There's no escaping it.   Loads of information,very talented and knowledgeable members here to assist or help guide in the right direction.    Enjoy Your Stay!!  

 

[Brian_at_HHH 2,691]

Welcome to being officially here!  You definitely know how to start your Carver Collection.  Don't worry about the threats of OCCD  ... it's too late for you, anyway, so just embrace it and enjoy the ride!  ?

[DrummerJuice 1,286]

Glad to have you on board! +1 for a quality power strip.

[Charlie 16,430]

Greetings Tony! Glad you decided to signup and join in on the fun....

 

 

[Sk1Bum 11,368]

Hello Tony and welcome to thecarversite.com. We're glad you're hear. There is a lot of information here, much technical know how, and a pretty good bunch of folks that are happy to help. 

When you get the chance, upload some pics of your gear in the Members Systems area. We all like pics of all kinds of audio gear.

 

So kick your shoes off, turn up the music, and welcome aboard.

 

 

[randog311 7,509]

Welcome to "The Carver Site" Tony

 

Greg Garska nahash5150 just completed repairs and performing the world Famus "MK II Mods" to an m500 and m500t that I inherited from my late brother Bob.

 

Greg just posted photos of them

 

Unfortunately I sold them to another Site Member (Mixed emotions), although I  am pleased and happy that they are going to a good home where they will be loved ?

 

Later,  randog311 

[AndrewJohn 10,412]

Welcome. We love seeing guest lurkers convert to real members.  

 

You'll get much more out of the site.

 

Hey, we like pictures - send/post a few of your new 500 and setup.

 

I have a couple of 500s, and like how it complements the C-2 preamp, w/o handles.

 

Welcome to the site.

[dcl 3,275]

Welcome, Tony, several other members are in NO VA & metro Washington-VA-MD. Keep an eye out for gathering that has been hosted in Alexandria. 

[The Raven 504]

Welcome aboard, Tony!

[dennismiller55 4,809]

Welcome to the site.  

[Dennis47 968]

WELCOME TonyW!

 

That M-500 is a nice amplifier...

[loner_t 2,568]

@TonyWI am in zip 20152 near Rt 50/Rt 28. Welcome to CS.

 

I turn off all my gear when done listening (but leave the cables in place). During inclement weather, I unplug all my gear. 

[BarryG 2,853]

Welcome Tony, like LT, I am in the area on the other side of the tracks!  I’m in Md!  I also unplug my gear in t storms or on vacation!  I turn off my gear when not using!  On occasion I have left it on without problems, but it is good to turn off!

 

barry

[TonyW 70]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

 

Currently, the M500 (unless being used) is unplugged.

@dcl I'll watch for any local gatherings.

 

@loner_tI'm pretty close by just off Rt28 and Church.

 

I was trying to add some images to a member systems post as per inserting-photos-video-links, however i could not get any image to upload ?.

 

- Tony

[loner_t 2,568]

25 minutes ago, TonyW said:

I'm pretty close by just off Rt28 and Church.

 

I will send you my contact information. 

[Blues Pwr 766]

Welcome to the site Tony, glad you decided to participate, good to have you, enjoy the site....... 

[dcl 3,275]

Tony,

There is IMGUR, a free online image hosting site, to add images to posts. Here is an introduction. ?

Edited September 29, 2018 by dcl
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[BluesMan57 1,407]

Welcome to the forum Sir. Glad to have you.......

[TonyW 70]

Thanks @dcl- images uploaded to Imgur and now inserted into a member systems post.

[Zenith4me 1,470]

Welcome to the world of Carver.

 

I'm fairly new myself to Carver gear but I'm already addicted! You will be too.

 

Carter